proverb
/ˈprɒvɜːb/ · /ˈprɑːvɝːb/
CEFR level B2Topic EducationWord #4048 in the learning path
谚语；俗谚
Definitions
n. a familiar short saying expressing advice or a general truth
谚语；俗谚
Example
My grandmother often quotes a proverb about being patient.
我祖母经常引用一句劝人耐心的谚语。
A traditional proverb can reveal the values that a community passes down through successive generations.
传统谚语可以揭示一个群体代代相传的价值观。
Collocations
- traditional proverb
- quote a proverb
- as the proverb goes
Word family
- proverbial (adj.)
- proverbially (adv.)
Synonyms
- saying
- adage
Usage tip
proverb是流传的完整俗谚；idiom多为固定习语。
FAQ
- What does proverb mean?
- a familiar short saying expressing advice or a general truth
- How is proverb pronounced?
- UK /ˈprɒvɜːb/, US /ˈprɑːvɝːb/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
